Connexion
the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
les neuf derniers trous
the initial nine holes of a golf course, typically numbered one through nine
les neuf premiers trous
a golf scoring format where the total number of strokes is counted
jeu à coup
(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number
birdie
(golf) the remarkable achievement of sinking the ball into the cup with just one stroke on a par-3 hole
trou en un
the standard number of strokes expected for a skilled golfer to complete a hole or course
par
a golf competition format where players compete hole by hole, aiming to win individual holes rather than building up a total score
match play
a numerical measure of a golf player's ability, used to level the playing field in competition
handicap
the movement of the golf club from the top of the swing down to the point of impact with the ball
descente
a golf shot that curves sharply to the left for right-handed golfers or to the right for left-handed golfers
hook (au golf)
a piece of turf or grass that is displaced when a player strikes the ground with their club during a swing
morceau de gazon
the positioning a golfer takes before making a swing to address the ball
position de départ
(golf) to play a hole in one stroke, usually referring to a hole-in-one where the ball is hit from the tee into the cup
faire un trou en un
the distance a golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact to where it first hits the ground
distance de vol
to strike the ball with the heel of the golf club
frapper avec le talon
(in golf) to make a short, high-arching shot, typically played from closer distances to the hole
pousser
a stroke played toward the green from a location farther away
coup d'approche
to successfully hit the ball into the hole with a putt, finishing the hole
mettre la balle au trou
a card used in golf to record each player's scores for each hole during a round
carte de score
a type of shot where the ball curves unintentionally to the right for right-handed golfers or to the left for left-handed golfers in flight
coupé
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
golfeur de zéro
a golfer who achieves the lowest score in a medal play competition, earning them the title of medalist for that tournament
médaillé
